about summerfair

Celebrate at Summerfair 40!

​For 40 years, Carlisle Summerfair has been providing family friendly events at no cost to the public around the 4th of July holiday. We have great events like open pool nights, concerts, musicals, kid’s activities and an ice-cream social. Check our our schedule to learn more.

I can remember my parents bringing me to the peanut carnival when I was a kid. It's great to serve on the Summerfair board and make sure that my kids are able to have fun at the same event I loved at their age! - Heather Mowers

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Started in 1978, Summerfair was the brain child of Wayne Powell, formerly of The Sentinel. With high gas prices, he wanted something for the familes in the area to do over the Fourth of July. As the years have gone by and events and board members have come and gone, one thing stays the same - the committment to the community to have family-friendly events at no cost to the public. We all thank the dedicated men and women that have made, and will continue to make Summerfair what it is today!